Property Solicitor

About The Role

An established and forward-thinking local authority in the South East is seeking an experienced Property Solicitor to join its Legal Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive public-sector environment, advising on a broad range of property matters that directly impact the community.

• Provide clear, practical legal advice and representation to colleagues, Members, and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Council in legal proceedings, including undertaking advocacy where appropriate.
• Manage a varied caseload, ensuring timely and efficient progression of matters.
• Attend committees, statutory meetings, and public meetings as required.
• Contribute to the Legal Services teams service plan and support delivery of wider corporate objectives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, case law, and best practice through CPD.
• Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and legal practice.

• Act as a trusted adviser on a full range of property matters including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, and landlord/tenant issues.
• Negotiate, draft, and complete property transactions on behalf of the Council.
• Provide advice on the structuring of property and development deals.
• Assist with matters involving Assets of Community Value, best value considerations, and Subsidy Control.
• Support strategic asset management and regeneration initiatives from a legal perspective.

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Experience handling property matters within a legal team or practice.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage your own caseload, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Confident analysing legislation, guidance, and legal developments.
• Comfortable using digital tools and modern legal systems to support service delivery.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous development.

• Experience with in a local government legal team.
• Knowledge of the local government statutory framework.
• Experience advising on public law, constitutional matters, or relevant court procedures.
• Experience working with elected Members or in a political environment.
• Comfort presenting to committees or panels.

• Open, collaborative, and approachable.
• Ambitious, creative, and solution-focused.
• Able to adapt quickly and respond to organisational needs.
• Willingness to attend occasional out-of-hours meetings.

• Meaningful, community-focused work.
• Supportive team with strong professional values.
• Hybrid working available.
• Opportunity to work across a broad and interesting property portfolio.
• Strong commitment to professional development.

If you are a property law specialist looking to broaden your experience within a dynamic and supportive public-sector environment, we would love to hear from you.